Canadiens not shaken by deficit, road atmosphere

NEW YORK -- After losing the first two games of the series at home, it might be natural for the Canadiens to be tense and tight entering Game 3 on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden.

But the Canadiens that spoke after the team's morning skate were loose, sometimes joking and ready to turn the page from two rough losses to open the series.

"This is 2-0, we're a very capable team on the road and we're very confident in our team and I think we're going to come out with a strong game tonight," winger Dale Weise said.

The Canadiens are 4-2 on the road in the playoffs, including a win in Game 7 at Boston. So Madison Square Garden, with all its grandeur, doesn't concern them.

"This is a great building to play in. It's a little more excitement playing here as opposed to playing in Boston," Weise said. "I think it's a little more hostile there. But this is such a great building to play in. The atmosphere is going to be amazing and we're just very comfortable playing on the road."